Senior Change Management Lead, Communications

Autodesk; Remote; CAD 95,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking a Senior Change Management Lead to drive adoption of change initiatives globally. The role requires expertise in stakeholder impact analysis and change communications, and involves creating compelling narratives and tailored communications for multiple audiences. Candidates should possess at least 8 years of experience in change management, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of change management methodologies. This role is critical for ensuring successful change adoption across teams.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual cash bonuses

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in change management or project management.
• Proven track record in change strategies for complex, global programs.
• Expertise in stakeholder impact analysis and segmentation.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain stakeholder impact analysis for teams.
• Create end-to-end change narratives for diverse audiences.
• Develop polished decks, infographics, and one-pagers.

Skills

Stakeholder impact analysis

Strong communication skills

Change management principles

Storytelling ability

Digital communication tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Staffbase

Slack

Teams

Job description

Job Requisition ID # 25WD94419

Senior Change Management Lead, Communications

Position Overview

The Senior Change Management Lead is a strategic partner responsible for enabling successful adoption of change initiatives across global teams, with a specialized focus on stakeholder impact analysis and communications strategy. This role requires strong change management expertise to understand program impacts and translate them into actionable communication plans that drive clarity, engagement, and readiness.

You will own the development and ongoing maintenance of stakeholder impact analysis for teams affected by transformation efforts—tracking initiatives, timing, and impact to provide visibility into where changes are occurring. Using these insights, you will craft compelling end-to-end change narratives and deliver tailored communications that help stakeholders understand, adopt, and champion change. This integrated approach ensures alignment across programs and accelerates adoption.

The Senior Change Management Lead reports to the Senior Manager, Change Management (U.S.-based) and requires proficiency in recognized methodologies such as Prosci and Kotter, along with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate independently in complex environments.

Responsibilities

Stakeholder Impact Analysis & Change Communications

• Stakeholder Impact Analysis & Tracking: Own and maintain stakeholder impact analysis for GTM teams; track initiatives, timing, and impact to inform readiness and messaging
• End-to-End Change Narratives: Create and maintain cross-initiative messaging that simplifies complex program changes for diverse audiences
• Message Development: Draft emails, talking points, FAQs, Slack announcements, and executive summaries for initiative-specific communications
• Content Creation & Design: Develop polished decks, infographics, and one-pagers; maintain templates, tone guidelines, and visual identity alignment; manage a repository of reusable communication assets
• Comms Cadence & Coordination: Build and maintain a cross-program communications calendar aligned with training, launches, and milestones
• Channel Optimization: Analyze existing stakeholder communication forums to identify opportunities for message integration and improved engagement
• Digital Communication Strategy: Leverage digital platforms (Slack, intranet, email, video) to deliver clear, consistent messaging and enhance stakeholder engagement
• Visual Storytelling: Create compelling visuals and infographics to simplify complex concepts and drive adoption
• Analytics & Optimization: Monitor engagement metrics for communications and adjust strategies to maximize reach and impact

Change Management Integration

• Apply change management principles to stakeholder analysis and communications planning
• Conduct impact assessments and translate findings into actionable communication strategiesEnsure alignment of messaging with overall change strategy, corporate-wide communications, and program objectives
• Identify risks, anticipate resistance, and support mitigation strategies through targeted communications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business Administration, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in change management or project management, with experience in a consulting or advisory capacity strongly preferred
• Proven track record of developing and executing change strategies for complex, global programs
• Expertise in stakeholder impact analysis and segmentation
• Strong executive-level communication and presentation skills
• Exceptional writing and storytelling ability; skilled at simplifying complex concepts
• Proficiency in digital communication tools (e.g., Staffbase, intranet platforms, Slack, Teams)
• Ability to design or oversee creation of visual content (infographics, decks, videos) to support change narratives
• Experience leading large-scale organizational change initiatives across multiple geographies
• Ability to adapt methodologies while maintaining standards in changing environments
• Deep understanding of change management principles and methodologies
• Alignment with Autodesk’s Culture Code values

Preferred Qualifications

• Consulting experience preferred, particularly in organizational change management or transformation programs
• Prosci Change Management Certification
• Proficiency in Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model
• Experience in content design and visual storytelling, including digital engagement strategies
• Experience using analytics to measure communication effectiveness and optimize engagement

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For Canada-BC based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $95,200 and $130,900. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Diversity & Belonging

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About Autodesk

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